440 Acres, Custer County – Custer County Ranch and Recreation Getaway

Custer County Ranch and Recreation Getaway is a top-notch Nebraska hunting ranch and recreational property with privacy, beautiful views, and world-class hunting.  Look no further than this 440± acre tract in Custer County, Nebraska.  The wildlife are plentiful here and include: Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Hybrid Deer, and a variety of Wild Turkeys.  This property is located North and slightly West of Callaway in the beautiful and historic Seven Valley region of Custer County, Nebraska.  The land lies on the rolling pasture South of the South Loup River, and is surrounded by grain fields.  Food, water, and shelter provide the perfect habitat for wildlife here.  Currently, this may be the BEST big game property listed in Nebraska due to its location with fertile farmland, canyon land to provide shelter, and an abundance of water for animals.

There are 3 windmills and 8 water tanks that are all in excellent condition, and the fencing is all new.  There is one cross fence that would enable a landowner to move cattle to one side while hunting the wooded areas.  This could provide an excellent opportunity to collect income from grazing.

The family has owned this property for over 20 years, and has improved it dramatically.

There is excellent county road access with good access points to build a hunting lodge or dream home.  Enjoy gorgeous views from a high point on the land known as Murphy’s Table, which may be the highest elevation in Custer County.

Current Landlord/Tenant Agreement: Rental fee $43.57 for each acre for the 2022 grazing season.  The total annual rental fee for the 2022 grazing season is $43.57/acre x 620 acres for a total of $27,013.40.  This rate would change due to the amount of acres which is 440±.

Revenue Estimate
440± AC x .8 AUM’s / AC = 352 AUM’s
352 AUM / 12 mo = 29.33 AU’s
12 mo / .8 AUM’s = 15.00 ac/ AU
29.33 AU’s = 23.46 cows = 44.00 pair
44 pair x $70 x 5 months = $15,400 gross income or $35.00/acre

Year Around Carrying Capacity
440± Acres / 12 mo. = 36.67 AU’s
36.67 AU’s x .80 = 30 cows (Cow calf, retaining replacement bulls)

440± AC / 29.33 AU’s = 15 AC / AU
440± AC / 30 cows – 14.67/cow

Taxes: $3,502.54

Address: Callaway, NE 68825
County: Custer